Masterfeeds Sow Lactation Concentrate 40%
Masterfeeds' Sow Lactation Concentrate 40% is presented as a best-in-class high-protein booster designed specifically for breeder gestation and lactation pellet blends, offering a dense nutrient payload that lets formulators reduce inclusion rates while maintaining milk production. Its technical strengths — high protein density and good pelletability — translate to a lower cost per unit of key nutrients compared with bulk premixes, and it competes favorably against premium single-source formulas by enabling more economical on-farm blending.
Protein-packed punch
Quick mix-in
Protein-packed punch
Quick mix-in
Review Summary
"Users generally report that Masterfeeds Sow Lactation Concentrate 40% delivers consistent gains in milk production and helps sows maintain condition through lactation; a few users mention higher cost and occasional dustiness when mixing. Overall longevity users appreciate its nutrient density and predictable results in commercial and small-farm settings."
Barn flavor boost
40% concentrate formulated to increase energy and nutrient density of sow lactation pellets.
Barn flavor boost
40% concentrate formulated to increase energy and nutrient density of sow lactation pellets.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Masterfeeds' Sow Lactation Concentrate 40% is presented as a best-in-class high-protein booster designed specifically for breeder gestation and lactation pellet blends, offering a dense nutrient payload that lets formulators reduce inclusion rates while maintaining milk production. Its technical strengths — high protein density and good pelletability — translate to a lower cost per unit of key nutrients compared with bulk premixes, and it competes favorably against premium single-source formulas by enabling more economical on-farm blending.
Protein-packed punch
Quick mix-in
Barn flavor boost
40% concentrate formulated to increase energy and nutrient density of sow lactation pellets.
Includes a balanced mix of macro and trace minerals plus vitamins to support milk production and sow condition.
Protein-packed punch
Quick mix-in
Barn flavor boost
40% concentrate formulated to increase energy and nutrient density of sow lactation pellets.
Includes a balanced mix of macro and trace minerals plus vitamins to support milk production and sow condition.
$75-130 CAD
Shur-Gain Gestation/Lactation Premix
Shur-Gain's Gestation/Lactation Premix is a market-leading premix with a long field track record and a balanced vitamin–mineral package tailored for breeder pellet blends, making it attractive to high-volume integrators seeking predictable performance. Its strength is formulation consistency and flexible inclusion rates that lower overall operational risk versus bespoke custom mixes, while it may require pairing with a higher-protein concentrate like Masterfeeds 40% to match aggressive lactation programs.
Balanced gestation blend
Feed-stable mix
Balanced gestation blend
Feed-stable mix
Review Summary
"Shur-Gain Gestation/Lactation Premix is praised for balanced micro- and macro-nutrients and reliable performance across gestation and lactation, with many producers noting steady reproductive metrics. Some purchasers report occasional supply or packaging issues but overall strong satisfaction for routine herd programs."
Vigor kick
Premix format tailored for both gestation and lactation to maintain consistent nutrient supply across stages.
Vigor kick
Premix format tailored for both gestation and lactation to maintain consistent nutrient supply across stages.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Shur-Gain's Gestation/Lactation Premix is a market-leading premix with a long field track record and a balanced vitamin–mineral package tailored for breeder pellet blends, making it attractive to high-volume integrators seeking predictable performance. Its strength is formulation consistency and flexible inclusion rates that lower overall operational risk versus bespoke custom mixes, while it may require pairing with a higher-protein concentrate like Masterfeeds 40% to match aggressive lactation programs.
Balanced gestation blend
Feed-stable mix
Vigor kick
Premix format tailored for both gestation and lactation to maintain consistent nutrient supply across stages.
Fortified with essential vitamins and micro-minerals targeted to breeder herd requirements.
Balanced gestation blend
Feed-stable mix
Vigor kick
Premix format tailored for both gestation and lactation to maintain consistent nutrient supply across stages.
Fortified with essential vitamins and micro-minerals targeted to breeder herd requirements.
$90-160 CAD
Purina Animal Nutrition Sow Plus
Purina Sow Plus positions itself as a premium, research-backed booster for gestation and lactation pellets, emphasizing digestibility, targeted amino acid profiles and integrated enzyme/phytase systems that can improve nutrient uptake and piglet outcomes. Although typically priced above regional options, its technical advantages and centralized quality control can reduce feed conversion variability and downstream production costs compared with lower-cost regional concentrates.
Enhanced milk quality
Pellet-friendly add-in
Enhanced milk quality
Pellet-friendly add-in
Review Summary
"Purina Animal Nutrition Sow Plus is widely regarded as a market-leading, high-performance concentrate that improves litter growth and helps sows rebound body condition; users value its consistency and technical support despite a premium price. Long-term users commonly report measurable improvements in productivity and litter uniformity."
Consistency champion
Commercial-grade concentrate optimized to support reproductive performance and milk yield in sows.
Consistency champion
Commercial-grade concentrate optimized to support reproductive performance and milk yield in sows.
Time-Saving Convenience
Purina Sow Plus positions itself as a premium, research-backed booster for gestation and lactation pellets, emphasizing digestibility, targeted amino acid profiles and integrated enzyme/phytase systems that can improve nutrient uptake and piglet outcomes. Although typically priced above regional options, its technical advantages and centralized quality control can reduce feed conversion variability and downstream production costs compared with lower-cost regional concentrates.
Enhanced milk quality
Pellet-friendly add-in
Consistency champion
Commercial-grade concentrate optimized to support reproductive performance and milk yield in sows.
Scientifically balanced micronutrient profile with emphasis on trace minerals and vitamin support.
Enhanced milk quality
Pellet-friendly add-in
Consistency champion
Commercial-grade concentrate optimized to support reproductive performance and milk yield in sows.
Scientifically balanced micronutrient profile with emphasis on trace minerals and vitamin support.
$110-200 CAD
Grand Valley Fortifiers Breeder Max Concentrate
Grand Valley Fortifiers' Breeder Max Concentrate is a regionally focused, high-impact fortifier that offers customizable nutrient density for breeder gestation and lactation blends, combining technical flexibility with competitive regional pricing. It is tailored to producers seeking local support and shorter lead times, giving a logistical and cost advantage over larger international brands while still delivering comparable fortification levels to support sow productivity.
Maximized litter weight
Concentrated nutrients
Maximized litter weight
Concentrated nutrients
Review Summary
"Grand Valley Fortifiers Breeder Max Concentrate receives positive feedback for strong nutritional formulation and good results in breeder performance, though some users note variability between batches and regional availability constraints. Many long-term users like the value and outcomes but cite occasional supply consistency concerns."
Farm-tested reliability
Cost-conscious concentrate focused on breeder condition and weanling vigor with balanced energy and protein.
Farm-tested reliability
Cost-conscious concentrate focused on breeder condition and weanling vigor with balanced energy and protein.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Grand Valley Fortifiers' Breeder Max Concentrate is a regionally focused, high-impact fortifier that offers customizable nutrient density for breeder gestation and lactation blends, combining technical flexibility with competitive regional pricing. It is tailored to producers seeking local support and shorter lead times, giving a logistical and cost advantage over larger international brands while still delivering comparable fortification levels to support sow productivity.
Maximized litter weight
Concentrated nutrients
Farm-tested reliability
Cost-conscious concentrate focused on breeder condition and weanling vigor with balanced energy and protein.
Formulated for economical on-farm blending into gestation and lactation pellet blends.
Maximized litter weight
Concentrated nutrients
Farm-tested reliability
Cost-conscious concentrate focused on breeder condition and weanling vigor with balanced energy and protein.
Formulated for economical on-farm blending into gestation and lactation pellet blends.
$70-140 CAD
Floradale Feed Mill Custom Sow Booster
Floradale Feed Mill's Custom Sow Booster is a small-batch, highly customizable concentrate intended for producers who need a precision fit for unique herd requirements in gestation and lactation pellet blends. Its key advantage is formulation flexibility and traceable local production, which can justify a higher per-ton cost by reducing over-formulation and ingredient waste compared with off-the-shelf premixes from larger suppliers.
Custom formula option
Local-mill freshness
Custom formula option
Local-mill freshness
Review Summary
"Floradale Feed Mill Custom Sow Booster is valued by customers who prioritize custom formulations and local support, with many reporting good sow condition and lactation response when the blend matches herd needs. However, reviews are mixed on consistency and repeat availability since outcomes depend on the exact custom recipe and local mill practices."
Flavor-tailored smiles
Custom-formulated booster that can be tailored to herd-specific nutrient requirements and feed analyses.
Flavor-tailored smiles
Custom-formulated booster that can be tailored to herd-specific nutrient requirements and feed analyses.
Time-Saving Convenience
Floradale Feed Mill's Custom Sow Booster is a small-batch, highly customizable concentrate intended for producers who need a precision fit for unique herd requirements in gestation and lactation pellet blends. Its key advantage is formulation flexibility and traceable local production, which can justify a higher per-ton cost by reducing over-formulation and ingredient waste compared with off-the-shelf premixes from larger suppliers.
Custom formula option
Local-mill freshness
Flavor-tailored smiles
Custom-formulated booster that can be tailored to herd-specific nutrient requirements and feed analyses.
Local mill support enables small-batch runs and adjustments to mineral or vitamin concentrations.
Custom formula option
Local-mill freshness
Flavor-tailored smiles
Custom-formulated booster that can be tailored to herd-specific nutrient requirements and feed analyses.
Local mill support enables small-batch runs and adjustments to mineral or vitamin concentrations.
$120-240 CAD